chapter 16 pharmacology

Question 1

Aspirin

Answer 1

reduce the clotting ability of blood to prevent and treat clots associated with myocardial infarction

Question 2

atomizer

Answer 2

a device attached to the end of a syringe that atomizes medication

Question 3

Oral Glucose

Answer 3

to treat an awake patient ( who is able to swallow) with and altered mental status and a history of diabetes

Question 4

what is activated charcoal used for

Answer 4

often used in poisoning cases

Question 5

Inhaler

Answer 5

a spray device that contains aerosol form of a medication that a patient can spray into the airway

Question 6

examples of inhalers

Answer 6

albuterol (ventolin, proventil, volmax)
and
levalbuterol (xopenex)

Question 7

nitroglycerin

Answer 7

a drug that helps to dilate the coronary vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood

Question 8

epinephrine

Answer 8

helps constrict the blood vessels and relax passages of the airway.
(for severe allergic reaction)

Question 9

naloxone

Answer 9

an antidote for narcotic overdoses

Question 10

anaphlaxis

Answer 10

life-threatening response of the immune system. affects the circulatory and respiratory systems and left untreated causes death.

Question 11

contraindications

Answer 11

specific signs or circumstances under which its not appropriate and may be harmful to administer a drug to a patient.

Question 12

untoward effect

Answer 12

an effect of a medication in addition to its desired effect that may be potentially harmful to the patient

Question 13

sublingual

Answer 13

(under the tonuge) sprays

Question 14

parenteral

Answer 14

medication administration that doesn’t use the gastrointestinal tract such as intravenous medication.

Question 15

enteral

Answer 15

medication that is administered by using the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 16

pharmacodynamics

Answer 16

the study of the effects of medications on the body

Question 17

​Physician’s Desk Reference

Answer 17

book that guides prescription drugs that are available in the US

Question 18

what medication is administered by EMTs to treat a cardiac​ emergency?

Answer 18

Aspirin

Question 19

The primary difference between the enteral and parenteral routes of administration is the involvement of​ the:

Answer 19

digestive tract.

Question 20

An effect of a medication in addition to its desired effect that may be potentially harmful to the patient would be described​ as:

Answer 20

untoward

Question 21

what is typically utilized by EMS personnel when fluid administration is not needed but vascular access is needed for drug​ administratiion

Answer 21

Saline lock

Question 22

When you consider the effects a medication will have on the human​ body, you are​ considering

Answer 22

pharmacodynamics

Question 23

Epinephrine, which is administered for severe allergic​ reactions, helps to reverse the effects of the allergic reaction​ by:

Answer 23

relaxing airway passages

Question 24

what is an antidysrhythmic​ agent?

Answer 24

Calan

Question 25

Who is responsible for establishing the doses for medications that you will administer on the basis of your standing​ orders?

Answer 25

The medical director